Posted On - 12/04/2023
By Jon Palethorpe, joint managing director, A Plus Aluminium. The Government consultation on the energy efficiency scheme for small and medium sized businesses, reports that SMEs account for 99% of UK businesses and have a very low awareness of the benefits of energy efficiency. This may certainly have been the case when the consultation outcome was published in 2019 but...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Howard Trotter, business manager of Birmingham-based window and door manufacturer Shelforce, speaks to Glass Times about a fantastic 2022 – and how he sees 2023 for the company. GT: Howard, how was 2022 for Shelforce? Howard Trotter (HT): We’ve had another good year, building on a great 2021. Our fully compliant Fireshel 30-minure fire, smoke, and security resistant door has...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Russell Hand, head of product and technical at Rehau Windows UK, discusses the importance of manufacturers assisting installers and fabricators with Part F regulation compliance. The absence of sufficient ventilation within a building has the potential to ‘lock in’ impure air, exposing occupants to various pollutants and contaminants. Health risks linked to poor indoor air quality can range from irritation...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
By Angus Mackie, Qualicoat UK & Ireland chair As you may expect from the name, delivering consistent quality is paramount for Qualicoat applicator licence holders. This is achieved through regular monitoring of the powder coating process at the member’s test laboratory – and this is where the laboratory technicians step in. It is now mandatory that the applicator licence holder’s...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Ben Brocklesby, director at Origin At Origin, we intend on creating demand and stability in 2023. The challenges of last year, including a fluctuating economy caused by changing Governments, have greatly impacted the housing market. With mortgage rates soaring, many are shelving their plans to move whilst others are reassessing their ability to renovate as the cost of living continues...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Group sales director, Nigel Bishop, outlines the advantages of Liniar’s conservatory system. A full Liniar conservatory includes energy efficient PVC-U windows and doors plus aluminium constructed roofs with slim internal sightlines. Combining the fully matching Liniar range offers a wide range of benefits for fabricators, installers and homeowners alike. From ease of manufacture and installation to first-rate comfort and functionality,...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
How long will energy prices remain high and what does demand for more energy efficient products mean for system design? We report. The energy crisis has brought window and door energy efficiency into sharp focus. Government targets to lower the UK’s carbon footprint are also driving a longer-term strategic agenda to up the energy efficiency of homes. This has a...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Deceuninck is one of the few window and door companies to invest in UK end-user research. So, did analysts get it right in 2022 and what could it tell us about the top trends this year? Consumer research is thin on the ground in the UK window and door industry. Deceuninck is one of the companies to make the investment,...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
UK designed, and only weeks away from launch, Deceuninck Aluminium is gearing up to make even bigger waves in 2023 with its new flush casement. We take a sneak preview. “When you’re talking flush casements, the conversation almost always starts with aesthetics,” says Nigel Headford, director, Deceuninck Aluminium. “Appearance is key, but we wanted a flush casement that delivered more,...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Fabricators don’t just want choice, they also want certainty, argues Ian Cocken, director of sales and marketing at Aluplast. Three years ago, the UK was on the eve of the biggest pandemic in living memory. This had far-reaching consequences throughout British society, including the home improvement sector as homeowners looked at their properties in a new light after spending months...
Posted On - 08/02/2023
As Rehau makes significant investment in its UK operations, Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, visits the company’s PVCR recycling facility and impressive national distribution centre in Runcorn, Cheshire. Set up three years ago, Rehau’s recycling facility, PVCR, represents an investment of £10million, a figure that will rise significantly over the next 12 months or so thanks to planned increases in...
Posted On - 31/01/2023
We’re seeing a shift towards sustainability and energy efficiency across the construction sector and it’s more than a corporate social responsibility ploy. We’re all far more conscious of our environmental impact these days as the effects of global warming start to make themselves felt. However, the other perhaps more pressing motivator for homeowners at present is the energy crisis, which...
Posted On - 31/01/2023
Selecta Systems technical manager, Cliff Prosser, and marketing manager, Mark Walker, discuss the recent Building Regulation changes to Part L and the marketing opportunities that this brings to fabricators and installers. The technical performance and specification of window and door systems has evolved dramatically over the last few years. The recent introduction of stricter regulatory requirements, combined with consumer demand...
Posted On - 31/01/2023
We talk to John McComb, technical services director at Reynaers UK, who explains more about how the company is working towards stricter energy efficiency requirements for 2025. With the latest iteration of Part L of the building regulations now in place, industry focus has moved to 2025 when the next stage of emissions targets need to be met. The UK...
Posted On - 31/01/2023
Steve Tonkiss, head of sales south at Rehau UK advises that product transparency throughout the supply chain can ensure all windows meet stringent energy regulations and help lower bills. As we head into the final month of the year, the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact property owners and householders alike. Energy efficiency and heat retention have become key considerations for...
Posted On - 31/01/2023
Andrew Charlesworth, technical director of profine UK and Kömmerling, talks about the opportunities for triple glazing today, with the government mooting a U-value of 0.8 W/(m2K) in just a matter of years. But how would the industry cope? The new building regulations have had an impact on the industry both in the residential and new build sectors and our own...
Posted On - 31/01/2023
Chris Armes, Liniar’s design director, reveals more about the company’s new Zero 90 system The recent COP27 UN Climate Change Conference has once again reminded us about our own responsibility to make changes to the way we work, travel and live. With over 29 million homes in the UK producing 58.5 million tonnes of CO2 (equivalent to 28 million cars...
Posted On - 31/01/2023
As the drive towards net zero gathers pace, Phil Parry, business development director at Epwin, says attention also needs to turn to the bigger picture when it comes to improving our overall commitment to energy efficiency. Energy efficient window and door systems are no longer a personal choice but form an integral part of the Building Regulations. Investing in energy...
Posted On - 31/01/2023
The battle lines have been redrawn when it comes to energy efficiency, argues Deceuninck’s MD, Rob McGlennon. Window systems, IGUs, and other components that were developed since 2002 to comply with the ever-tightening requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations, are slowly reaching their design limits when it comes to thermal performance. While most PVC-U systems can achieve the...
Posted On - 31/01/2023
As Aluplast launches an ultra-energy-efficient profile, windows with ultra-low U-values are now easily within your grasp, according to director of sales and marketing Ian Cocken. The revisions to Part L of the Building Regulations (conservation of fuel and power) this summer are still causing headaches for window companies that are struggling to maintain a secure supply of energy efficient products....
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